US Bridges

Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013900560

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
LocationIn Oakwood
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21562, -83.88107
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2024)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.